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Bartow, Florida
United States
City of Bartow - Parks and Recreation Department
66F / 19C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 24m 18s
Overall Rank = 7/27
Age Group = 30-34 F
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Pre-race routine:

Woke at 5:15, at a Cliff bar on the way to race. Set up transition and got inked.
Event warmup:

Got in pool to get used to cold water. Should have jogged more and stretched.
Swim
  • 06m 30s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 10s / 100 meters
Comments:

It was really hard to breath since the water was so cold.
What would you do differently?:

Wear a wetsuit!!!!
Transition 1
  • 01m 23s
Comments:

First time racing in my shoes. Put shows on and ran with them to mount area.
What would you do differently?:

Not wear my shoes. I need to learn other way.
Bike
  • 53m 1s
  • 15.5 miles
  • 17.54 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Legs were a little tight at first and didn't get comfortable until halfway through. Need to make sure I warm up better next race.
Transition 2
  • 01m 14s
Run
  • 22m 6s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 08s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

I PRed my 5K time so nothing!
Post race
Warm down:

I was first overall women. My goal time was 1:22:00 and I wanted to be in the top 2 women. I beat one of the goals and was happy with my time for the race.

Cooled down by running with my son as he pretended to finish his own race.

Event comments:

Post race food was the best I have seen. They had tables set up in the auditorium for racers and spectators to eat and watch the awards. Very nice set up.




Last updated: 2010-02-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:30 | 300 meters | 02m 10s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 0/27
Performance: Average
Suit: Tri Suit
Course: Swim was a snake swim in a pool. Race director shortened the swim from 400m to 300m due to the temperature of the pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:23
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:53:01 | 15.5 miles | 17.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 0/27
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Course was rolling hills. Wind was worse towards the end of the race.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:06 | 03.1 miles | 07m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 0/27
Performance: Good
Course: Course was flat and easy.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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